Strong’s G3142 · Greek
μαρτύριον
martýrion
Definition
something evidential, i.e. (genitive case) evidence given or (specially), the Decalogue (in the sacred Tabernacle)
Etymology
neuter of a presumed derivative of G3144 (μάρτυς);
Where the KJV renders it
- to be testified
- testimony
- witness
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What the first audience heard
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